Battleship Potemkin
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Eisenstein's 1925 masterpiece Battleship Potemkin with thunderous live organ accompaniment - experience cinema history at its most powerful!
Experience Sergei Eisenstein's revolutionary 1925 masterpiece with live improvised accompaniment by acclaimed organist Aaron Hawthorne. This groundbreaking film tells the gripping story of the famous mutiny aboard a Russian battleship, sparked by the sailors' rebellion against maggot-infested meat, and showcases Eisenstein's innovative montage techniques that forever changed cinema.
Winner of the international Young Theatre Organist Competition and house organist at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Aaron has captivated audiences across the UK, Europe, and America with his silent film performances. His atmospheric accompaniments to classics like Nosferatu and The Phantom of the Opera have established him as a master of cinematic storytelling through music.
Aaron's thunderous, passionate organ score will transform this tale of rebellion and human dignity into an unforgettable theatrical experience. Witness one of cinema's most influential works as it was meant to be seen – with the power of live musical accompaniment bringing Eisenstein's visual poetry to thrilling life.
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
Supported by Lottery Project Funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
